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Higgins tops in carcass judging

GREENCREEK – Winners were announced in the Idaho County 4-H and FFA Carcass Judging contest, which was held Aug. 27th at Sonnen Meats in Greencreek. 4-H and FFA members learned about how meat is graded and then judged classes of beef and swine carcasses. These carcasses were from the Idaho County Fair held the third week of August.

Receiving first place and a check for $100 was Leah Higgins, daughter of Brad and Cindy Higgins from Cottonwood. Luke Stubbers, son of Dale and Jeanne Stubbers from Greencreek, placed second and received a check for $50. Placing third and receiving a check for $25 was Jessie Sonnen, daughter of Norm and Julie Sonnen from Greencreek.

Sonnen Meats provided cash awards for the top three placing judges. The Idaho County Fair noted its thanks to Norm and Julie Sonnen, owners of Sonnen Meats, for sponsoring the carcass judging contest and providing the cash awards.